Spring 2013

EDU255: Curriculum Project

Square Dancing

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Table of Contents

OBJECTIVES...PG. 3 HISTORY.PG. 4 TERMINOLOGYPG. 5 PROCEDURES & GUIDELINESPG.6 BLOCK PLAN...PG. 7-8 WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW AND BE ABLE TO DOPG. 9 END OF UNIT PERFORMANCE TASK..PG. 10 FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTSPG. 11-12 ACTIVITY PROGRESSIONS....PG.13-25 LESSON PLANS.PG. 26 REFERENCES..PG. 27

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Objectives
Psychomotor: Students will be able to respond to a called cue and perform the basic steps of square dance on count with correct technique while practicing the dances as groups to music. NYS- 1A NASPE- Standard 1 By the end of the unit students will be able to perform an advanced (more complex combination of movements) square dance with proper technique and timing NYS- 1A NASPE- Standard 1 Affective: While dancing with groups students will show respect at all times by working together cooperatively to complete the called cues on time and by bowing to partners and group members when dance is complete. NYS- 2 NASPE- Standard 5 At the end of each class students will show respect by courtseying to their partner and group members. NYS- 2 NASPE- Standard 5 Cognitive: Students will be able to identify and perform the correct movement response when given a basic square dance movement cue. NYS- 1A NASPE- Standard 2 At the end of the unit, students will be able to list at least 1 place locally where they can go to participate in square dancing. NYS- 3 NASPE- Standard 2

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History of Square Dancing

Square Dancing is focused around couple dancing. These couples are arranged in the shape of a square with each couple acting as a side. With a total of eight dancers this formation gives square dancing its descriptive name. This style of dance can be traced back to the 17th century in England. It was common throughout the European countries. This dance was brought to North America when the first settlers and the immigrant groups that followed, bringing with them their various national dances which are now commonly called folk dances. There is a difference between modern square dance and traditional square dance. In traditional square dancing, there is more of a set pattern, fewer basic movements, and is done to live music. Whereas modern square dancing has more variety of moves due to a caller who can pick any of the basic movements to form the dance sequence for a prerecorded song. This is also known as western square dancing. This is most likely due to the 20th centurys romanticizing of the American Cowboy that was linked to square dancing. This style of dance is held in high regard in America, and nineteen states have declared square dancing their official state dace!

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Activities & Terminology

1) 2) 3) 4) Basic overview of the concepts, history, and music of Square Dance Cover stepping on counts & responding to cues Instant activities: instant groups dances, various tag versions modified for square dance Dances: Magic Trumpet, Lovin You, Peanuts, Cabaret, Brazilia, Something Stupid, Lowdown Hoedown 5) Follow Along with Modern Square Dancing CD, by P. Phillips and D. Ledger that has predetermined calls for class. Home position: The starting formation with 4 couples lined up in a square. Partner: The person who is next to you on your side of the square facing the same direction. Corner: A ladies corner is the man to her right and the mans corner is the lady to the left. Head couples: Couples number 1 and 3 in a set of four, opposite sides of square. Side couples: Couples number 2 and 4 in a set of four, opposite sides of square. Circle: The dancers join hands and move in a circle to the direction called. Forward and back: Walk forward 4 counts, walk back four counts. Basic 8 count. Dos-a-dos: When partners face each other walk forward 4 steps passing right shoulder to right shoulder, and then ending in the same position. Promenade: Couple walks around the circle counter clockwise hand and hand. Ladies chain: Two ladies opposite of each other walk through the square extending right arm out to on another and pass each other then joining left hand with opposite male partner for courtesy turn. Allemande Left: Corners walk around joining left hand and returning back to home position to face partner. Star left/right: The dancers walk forward joining hands in the middle, turn and walk in designated direction.

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Procedures & Guidelines

Basic knowledge A basic square has 4 couples PALMS RULE: Normally, the man holds palms up, A couple has a man and a woman ladies palms down. This applies to circle, A ladies corner is to her right promenade, etc. However, in a same-sex couple, A mans corner is to his left the right-hand dancer (belle) holds palms down, Each couple has a designated number the left-hand dancer (beau) holds palms up. (1,2,3,4) CIRCLE RULE: If Circle is called without a direction Head couples are numbers 1 and 3 ("Heads lead right and circle to a line" or "Face Side couples are numbers 2 and 4 your corner, circle up two" or "Join hands and The person standing right next to you circle"), the circle is always to the LEFT. and facing the same way is your PASSING RULE: Whenever two dancers are partner walking towards each other and are about to The person across for you in the collide, they shift slightly left, pass RIGHT square is your opposite shoulders, and continue. Sometimes called the Exchanging partners happens through Right Shoulder Rule the Promenade

Rules of Square Dancing DON'T FORGET "A SMILE ON YOUR FACE HELPS YOUR FEET WORK BETTER." BE ON TIME FOR CLUB AND CLASSES: In square dancing, one late couple or person may mean that three other couples or seven people must sit out. DON'T LEAVE EARLY: By leaving early, you are telling the other dancers and caller that you did not have a good time at the dance. GET INTO SQUARES QUICKLY: When the caller announces to square your sets, join the square nearest to you that needs a couple. If you are looking for a square, raise your hand as you move across the floor. If your square is not full, raise your hand with as many fingers extended as couples are needed. BE A GOOD LISTENER: Talking during the course of square dancing is distracting to you and especially others. It makes it difficult for others in the square to "catch" the instructions and hear the music. BE A COURTEOUS DANCER: Always introduce yourself and your partner to others in the square if you don't know them. Thank them for dancing with you after the tip. BE A COOPERATIVE DANCER: It might be said that square dancing is an activity where everyone is responsible for everyone else's happiness. A square is not made up of eight individuals working independently, but rather in one unit TAKE IT EASY: Don't overdo. Square dancing can be strenuous exercise. If you are too tired to dance, sit out BE A FRIENDLY DANCER: "Friendship is square dancing's greatest reward." Take the opportunity to get acquainted with others in the square. Make it a point to dance with as many different dancers as possible each evening. It has been said that "Square dancing is friendship set to music." ENJOY YOURSELF--HAVE FUN: Come to the dance expecting to have a good time.

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Unit Block Plan

Day 1: Square Dance Basics Instant activity: Walk to beat of music Lesson Focus: Basics- terms, home position, who is who in the square. Circles & forward and back Fitness component: HRF: Heart rate (cardio), step count; SRF: reaction time, coordination Assessment(s) Informal visual assessment, Simon Says game with square dance cues. Closure: Go over cues, and what to expect from next class. Day 3: Lovin you Dance Instant activity: Dos a dos tag Lesson Focus: review of basic square dance movements: circle, forward and back, dos a dos, promenade, exchanging partners. Fitness component: HRF: Heart rate (cardio), step count; SRF: reaction time, coordination Assessment(s) Visual assessment, verbal questioning in closure Closure: Review questions, cues, positions and what to expect next class. (new basic movements) Day 5: Cabaret Instant activity: Cotton eyed Joe dance Lesson Focus: Review of all the basic movements covered so far (circle, forward and back, promenade, dos a dos, ladies chain, and allemande left) Fitness component: HRF: Heart rate (cardio), step count; SRF: reaction time, coordination Assessment(s): Written assessment (cognitive quiz) Closure: Fun facts about square dancing, local places to go and dance. Day 7: Something stupid Instant activity: Chicken dance Lesson Focus: Review and practice of all the basic movements learned so far (circle, Day 2: Review of basics/ start Magic Trumpet Dance Instant activity: Circle Dance to music Lesson Focus: dos a dos, promenade, exchanging partners, moving as couples Fitness component: HRF: Heart rate (cardio), step count; SRF: reaction time, coordination Assessment(s) Visual assessment , check for understanding Closure: Review cues of basic movements, what to expect next class Day 4: Peanuts Instant activity: Mirror dance Lesson Focus: basic movements + ladies chain, allemande left Fitness component: HRF: Heart rate (cardio), step count; SRF: reaction time, coordination Assessment(s) Visual, Verbal group questioning, checking for understanding Closure: Positive feedback, what to expect next class (quiz). Day 6: Brazilia Instant activity: Promenade relay Lesson Focus: more basics: right hand star men, left hand star couples Fitness component: HRF: Heart rate (cardio), step count; SRF: reaction time, coordination Assessment(s): Square dance Terminology race. Run, perform/ describe square dance cue, run back tag in next group member. Closure: positive feedback, cues review, what to expect next class Day 8: Lowdown Hoedown Instant activity: Hoedown Throwdown Lesson Focus: new basic movement
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forward and back, promenade, dos a dos, ladies chain, and allemande left, right hand star men, left hand star couples) Fitness component: HRF: Heart rate (cardio), step count; SRF: reaction time, coordination Assessment(s): Visual and Verbal Closure: Verbal group questioning, review of basic movement cues, what to expect next class (quiz) Day 9: Group Performance Practice day Instant activity: Aerobic stretching, practicing basic movement cues. Lesson Focus: students pick song to practice for performance in front of class. Fitness component: HRF: Heart rate (cardio), step count; SRF: reaction time, coordination Assessment(s): informal visual, look for any confusion. Closure: positive feedback, expectations for the performances next class. Square dance fun fact.

practice- star promenade, review of previous movements Fitness component: HRF: Heart rate (cardio), step count; SRF: reaction time, coordination Assessment(s) written assessment (cognitive quiz) Closure: inform students of the performance task, pick group members, pick song to perform. Day 10: Group Performances Instant activity: Last chance to practice as group before performances Lesson Focus: student group square dance performances, Fitness component: HRF: Heart rate (cardio), step count; SRF: reaction time, coordination Assessment(s): Visual assessment, unit performance task, rubric rating scale. Closure: positive feedback, bring unit to a close. Go over key points the students should take away from the unit.

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WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW AND BE ABLE TO DO:

Strategies: Not Applicable Concepts: Home position Position of corner and partner Exchanging partners (corner) Moving as a couple

Basic techniques: Students will know how to recognize a basic movement square dance cue when called and respond with the appropriate movement Students should be able to recognize the similar basic movement cues between similar dances Proper formation: Students should know the basic square dance set up and who is who in the square formation.

Square Dance skills: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. Circle: (Left/Right) & (Half/Full) to correct amount of counts All forward and back Dos a dos: partner/corner Promenade partner/corner (full & halfway) Ladies chain Allemande left Star Left and Right Star Promenade

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End-of-Unit Performance Task

Students will listen to various square dancing songs will calls and perform the corresponding basic movements. Students will use proper techniques to perform the movement called and on count. Through the unit students demonstrated respect and will continue to do so for this task by bowing to their partner, and group members after each dance. Students will be graded on how well they work with one another and how well they are able to respond and complete the basic movements called.

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Square Dancing Assessment

Name: ___________________

Date: _______________

1. Circle the correct positioning for the male and female in the home position. A. Right Left Male Female or B. Right Left Female Male

2. How many couples per square?

3. Who else do you dance with besides your partner in the home position

Answer key: 1. B 2. 4 couples 3. Corner and opposite

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Square Dance Assessment

Cognitive Objective:
Students will be able to identify the correct movement response when given a basic square dance movement cue.

Name____________________

Date__________

Square Dance Assessment

Directions: Match the movement cue to the corresponding movement pattern description. Each answer can only be used once! A) Circle B) Forward and Back C) Do-si-do D) Promenade E) Ladies chain F) Allemande Left

C D F B E A

1) Dancers walk forward towards another dancers shoulder, go back to back, then walks back into home position. This can be performed with a corner or partner. 2) Join hands with designated dancer (shake both hands & hold), walk around square for designated amount of time either 8 or 16 counts. 3) Dancer faces corner, takes ahold of left forearm of corner, moves counter clockwise around corner until facing partner. 4) Consists of 8 counts always. Couples specified will walk to center in 4 counts, and then have 4 counts to return to home position. (Can clap on 4th count). 5) Designated dancers called walk towards each other taking right hands passing by and give left hands towards partner across then courtesy turn back into home position. 6) All dancers join hands and walk in designated direction either half or all the way around.

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Skill(s): Students will be able to perform the basic movement patterns for square dancing by responding to the movement call with correct technique and be able to apply that to a group dance.

MOST COMPLEX SKILL Tasks (Extensions)

The activities for the whole class

Cues (Refinements) Secrets to improve

performance

Challenges (Applications) More chances to

practice the same tasks

Exchange partners around square. Demonstrate. Dos-a-dos partner Dos-a-dos- corner Corner promenade Repeat

Men- go home Ladies- move over 1 couple.

Multiple times. First slow, then quick

Square 4 couples, dos a dos opposite person in other couple. 8 cnts

First heads, Then sides,

Circle left halfway, dos-a-dos corner, forward and back, dos a dos opposite.

Position 4 couples, corner partners dos a dos. 8 counts. 4 forward 4 back. First head couples, then side couples

Ladys partner R corner L Mens partner L corner R Hands left-on- left, right-on-right

Dos a dos partner, circle left halfway, dos a dos corner

Demonstrate promenade, 8 beats halfway. Couples facing counter clockwise, man in center palms up, lady outside palms down.

Promenade 16 beats all the way. Return home.

Head couples forward and back, side couples forward and back, head couples forward and back, head couples circle left, (go home)all circle left, side couples forward and back, sides circle

Walk to beat, 8 counts each, listen for circle or circle halfway.

Repeat numerous times in a row. With music.

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left, all circle left. 6 Four couples, Combine movement patterns, 8 cnts, All join hands circle left halfway, all forward and back, circle right, all forward and back In square, 4 couples, dance to first beat of phrase, heads walk forward and back to place. Sides same.

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Walk on the beat, beginning of dance on first beat of phrase. Repeat. only designated couples hold hands heads forward and back sides forward and back Head couple circle left halfway Side couple circle right halfway Clap on the 4 count of forward
th

Square 4 couples, Demonstrate: head couples (#1,#3) forward and back 4 cnts., Sides couples (#2,#4) forward and back.

Face partner, demonstrate, dosa-dos, pass right shoulder to right shoulder, back to back, then left to left shoulders, returning home. 8 cnts. 4 fwd, 4 back. Partners in line with inside hands joined. Walk Four steps forward, four steps back.

No spinning, walking forward and back around each other. Remember back to back Mans right/ ladies right Return to home position

Dos a dos down the line, each couple 1 at a time.

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4 pairs at a time demonstrate, head couples (#1,#3) forward and back 4 cts., Sides couples (#2,#4) forward and back.

Middle couples vs. end couplesforward and back each. 4ctns.

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Walk Forward and back, in circle, 4 cnts. each

Holding hands

Divide into multiple circles; Circle right 16 cnts, forward and back 4 cnts. Circle left halfway, 8

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Walk in Circle left to beat, 16

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Shuffle to beat, Circle left halfway, 8 ct. Shuffle to beat in Quick rhythm, 8 cnts, Forward and Back. Repeat

Join hands, turn in designated position. With music

Circle right halfway, 8 count.

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Shuffle/ walk to beat in Slow rhythm, 8 cnts, Forward and Back. Repeat

With music Smooth gliding steps

Vary to 4 counts Forward and 4 counts Backwards

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Skill(s): Students will use their knowledge of the basic square dance steps and apply it to the Magic Trumpet song on count and with correct techniques while working with respect to their partner and group.

MOST COMPLEX SKILL Tasks (Extensions)

The activities for the whole class

Cues (Refinements) Secrets to improve performance

Challenges (Applications) More chances to

practice the same tasks

Apply Basic Dance Steps learned to new song by Dick Ledgers Lovin You.

Listen for cue call, respond with appropriate movement pattern. On beat.

With music & calls

Practice full dance all together

Figures 1-7. Listen for calls/cues. Be on count.

With music, Dick Ledger calling

Practice figure 7

Sides forward and back (8) Sides circle left (8) Heads forward and back (8) Heads circle left (8) All half circle left (8) All half circle right (8) Promenade corner (16)

Practice figure 6

Sides forward and back (8) Dos a dos opposite (8) Heads forward and back (8) Dos a dos opposite (8) Half circle left (8) Half circle right (8) Promenade corner (16)

Parts 1,2,3,4,5,6

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5 Practice figure 5 Partner exchange.

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Heads forward and back (8) Heads circle left (8) Sides forward and back (8) Sides circle left (8) All half circle left (8) All half circle right (8) Promenade corner (16) Parts 1,2,3,4,5 With music

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Practice figure 4 of Magic Trumpet

Heads forward and back (8) Dos a dos opposite (8) Sides forward and back (8)

Parts 1,2,3,4 With music

Partner exchange occurs, repeat.

Dos a dos opposite (8) Half circle left (8) Half circle right (8) Promenade corner (16)

Practice figure 3 of magic trumpet

Heads forward and back (8) Sides forward and back (8) Dos a dos corner (8) Dos a dos partner (8) Half circle left (8) Dos a dos corner (8) Dos a dos partner (8) Promenade partner (8)

Parts 1,2,3 together. -slow -quick -with music

Practice figure 2 of magic carpet dance. Repeat.

Dos-a-dos corner (8) Dos-a-dos partner (8) Full circle left (16) Dos-a-dos corner (8) Dos-a-dos partner (8) Promenade partner (16)

Put parts 1 and 2 together. With music.

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9 Return to home position, practice figure 1 of Magic Trumpet. Repeat.

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Full circle left (16) Full circle right (16) All forward and back (8) Half circle left (8) All forward and back (16) Half circle right (8) Slow, then quick. Add music.

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Review: promenade with corner

(exchange partners) Men- go home Ladies- move 1 man over

With music

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Review: promenade with partner

16 counts return home

With music

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Review: whos who in square, partner, corner, opposite.

Partner- Men/Left Ladies/ Right Corner- to left of man

Dos a dos each to music

Dos a do each To right of lady Opposite- partner in counter couple 13 Review: full circle vs half circle Full circle- (16) Half circle- (8) With music

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Review: basic square formation

4 couples Face in

Point to partner, Point to corner Point to opposite

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Review: walk to counts, 4 ct, 8 ct. forward and back

Walk on beats Shuffle steps

With music

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Skill(s): Students will be able to perform the dance Peanuts with the Dick Ledger CD calls, on count with music, and performing the correct skill to the given call.

MOST COMPLEX SKILL Tasks (Extensions)

The activities for the whole class

Cues (Refinements) Secrets to improve performance

Challenges (Applications) More chances to

practice the same tasks

Practice Peanuts dance figures 1-6 all together

Respond to cue with correct movement pattern on count.

Dick Ledger Peanuts music with cues plays

Practice Peanuts figure 6.

Sides promenade halfway 8cnts Side ladies chain 8cnts heads promenade halfway 8cnts head ladies chain 8cnts Circle left halfway 8cnts Allemande left 8cnts Promenade the right hand lady 16cnts

Practice figures 4,5&6 together with Dick ledger music

Practice peanuts figure 5. Focus on promenade right hand lady, watch for confusion.

Heads promenade halfway 8cnts Head ladies chain 8cnts Sides promenade halfway 8cnts Side ladies chain 8cnts Circle left halfway 8cnts Allemande left 8cnts Promenade the right hand lady 16cnts

Practice figures 4&5 together with Dick Ledger music

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4 Practice Peanuts figure 4

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Sides forward and back8cnts Sides ladies chain 8cnts Heads forward and back8cnts Head ladies chain 8cnts Allemande Left 8cnts Dos-a-dos partner 8cnts Men promenade inside ring 8cnts Dos-a-dos partner 8cnts

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First walk through steps & calls, then add music with Dick Ledger calls (full speed) Combine figures 3&4

Practice Peanuts figure 3, focus on men promenade (watch for confusion).

Heads forward and back8cnts Head ladies chain 8cnts Sides forward and back 8cnts Side ladies chain 8cnts Allemande Left 8cnts Dos-a-dos partner 8cnts Men promenade inside ring 8cnts Dos-a-dos partner 8cnts

First walk through steps & calls, then add music with Dick Ledger calls (full speed) Combine figures 1,2,&3

Practice Peanuts figure 2, focus on allemande left. Stop if confusion occurs, correct/ clarify & Repeat figure correctly.

Allemande left 8cnts Dos-a-dos partner 8cnts Circle Left Halfway 8cnts Allemande left 8cnts Dos-a-dos partner 8cnts Circle left halfway8cnts Promenade corner 16cnts

First walk through steps & calls, then add music with Dick Ledger calls (full speed) Combine figures 1&2.

Practice figure 1 of peanuts dance, focus on successful ladies chain & back. . Stop if confusion occurs. Correct/ clarify & Repeat figure correctly.

Head ladies chain 8cnts Chain back 8cnts Side Ladies chain 8cnts Chain back 8cnts

First walk through steps & calls, then add music with Dick Ledger calls (full speed)

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Dos-a-dos corner 8cnts Dos-a-dos partner 8cnts Promenade corner 16nts

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Practice Allemande left

Dancers face their corners and turn by the left forearm. Releasing arm holds and stepping forward, each dancer ends facing his partner. Ladies: step forward, extend right hand, pull around. Men: receives ladies left hand, (courtesy turn- show her the home, then step/ back in)

Practice new basics connected

Practice ladies chain across set & back: sides

Connect across, and chain back (16 counts)

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Practice ladies chain across set & back: heads

Ladies: step forward, extend right hand, pull around. Men: receives ladies left hand, (courtesy turn- show her the home, then step/ back in)

Connect across, and chain back (16 counts)

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Practice: Ladies chain (across set) sides

Ladies: step forward, extend right hand, pull around. Men: receives ladies left hand, (courtesy turn- show her the home, then step/ back in)

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Practice: Ladies chain (across set) heads

Ladies: step forward, extend right hand, pull around. Men: receives ladies left hand, (courtesy turn- show her the home, then step/ back in)

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Practice: men promenade inside ring

8cnts inside ring (counter clockwise) Shake right hands with partner (hold), Shake left hands(hold) under joined right hands. Lady on Right side. 16cnts (L/R) vs. 8cnts (L/R) 4 couples 2 heads & 2 sides

Circle, then men promenade Exchanging partners

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Review: Promenade with partner & corner

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Review: full circle vs half circle Review: Basic Square formation

Corner, partner, opposite verbal quiz

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Skill(s): Students will use their knowledge of the basic square dance steps and apply it to the Brasilia song on count and with correct techniques while working with respect to their partner and group.

MOST COMPLEX SKILL Tasks (Extensions)

The activities for the whole class

Cues (Refinements) Secrets to improve performance

Challenges (Applications) More chances to

practice the same tasks

Practice all six figures

Call out cues

With music

Figure six

8 Men star right 8 Allemande left 8 Dos-a-dos the partner 8 Men promenade inside 8 Dos-a-dos partner 8 Allemande left the corner 16 Promenade the partner

With music

Figure five

Repeat figure four beginning with the side couples 8 Heads star left 8 Head ladies chain 8 Head ladies chain back 8 Sides left hand star 8 Sides ladies chain 8 Chain back 16 Promenade the corner

With music

Figure four

With music

Figure four

8 Heads star left 8 Head ladies chain 8 Head ladies chain back

With counts

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8 Sides left hand star 8 Sides ladies chain 8 Chain back 16 Promenade the corner

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Figure three

Repeat figure two beginning with the side couples Repeat figure two beginning with the side couples 8 Heads forward and back 8 Heads left hand star 8 Head ladies chain 8 Sides forward and back 8 Slides left hand star 8 Side ladies chain 16 Promenade the corner

With music

Figure three

With counts

Figure two

Practice with music

Figure two

8 Heads forward and back 8 Heads left hand star 8 Head ladies chain 8 Sides forward and back 8 Slides left hand star 8 Side ladies chain 16 Promenade the corner

Practice with counts

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Figure one

8 count four ladies forward and back 8 counts men star right 8 Allemande left the corner 8 Dos-a-dos the partner 8 Circle left halfway 8 Allemande left 8 Dos-a-dos partner

Practice with music

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Figure one

8 count four ladies forward and back 8 counts men star right 8 allemande left the corner 8 Dos-a-dos the partner 8 Circle left halfway 8 Allemande left 8 Dos-a-dos partner 8 Promenade partner

Practice with counts

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Introduce/practice left hand star (couples) Introduce/practice right hand star (men)

Hands are merely touched not held. Designated dancer puts designated hand in center of circle and walks full turn, returning home. Practice heads and sides to counts then with music

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Practice ladies chain and allemande left

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Review of basics -Circle (half, full) -Forward and back - Dos-a-dos -Promenade

Circle (8,16 counts) Fwd&back (8 counts) Dos-a-dos (8 counts) Promenade (8,16 counts)

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Lesson Plans

Basics of Square Dancing Lesson Plan

Magic Trumpet Lesson Plan

Peanuts Lesson Plan

Brasilia Lesson Plan

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References

"Basic Movements (1) No.01 - 11." Basic Movements(1). N.p., n.d. Web. 02 May 2013. Ledger, Dick, and Patricia A. Phillips. Modern Square Dance. Vol. 1. USA: Kimbo Educational Records, 1968. Print.

"Square Dancing 101." Square Dancing 101. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 May 2013.

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